Georgia

Things to do in Georgia

There are numerous possible activities to make your Georgia holidays memorable. If you're looking for a place to let go of everything from your busy urban life, Georgia is the place to be. Following are some of the activities that keep tourists busy in their Georgia vacation package.

• Hiking And Trekking in the high altitude mountain paths. One can admire the splendid snowy peaks of the Caucasus Mountains and take breaks, choosing to sit and drink some local wine.
• Visiting Heritage Sites. The Georgian cave towns are one of the few notable ones in the world. The world renowned cave town of Vardzia, the David Gareji monastery and Uplistsikhe find their place in the UNESCO World Heritage list.
• One must definitely try the scrumptious Georgian food and exotic drinks ranging from lemonade to chacha from the numerous cafes and restaurants around Georgia. In itself, Western Georgian cuisine and Eastern Georgian cuisine offer different experiences.
• Georgia is also a world-famous wedding and honeymoon destination. Fall being the most bright and colorful season is the most apt time for these.
• Plenty of Georgian sea resorts offer lots of sun and beach activities. Summer starts by end of May or beginning of June and is generally hot. The best time for swimming in the sea would be mid-June to September end.

Places to visit in Georgia

It is practically impossible to cover all the attractions of Georgia in one go. Some of the must-visit destinations in a typical Georgia trip are;

• Kazbegi National Park located on the mighty Caucasus range, at 5,047 meters above sea level. The Gergeti Trinity Church, an architectural complex from the 14th century is also situated nearby.
• Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia, an ancient and vibrant city, spread out on the banks of River Mtkvari.
• Telavi, the capital of the eastern Kakheti province, the world-famous home of many of the region's wineries, art museums, castles. The Batonis Tsikhe Castle had served as the residence of Kakhetian Kings before the 18th century.
• Mtskheta, a World Heritage Site designated by UNESCO. It is believed to have been inhabited since before 1,000 BC.
• Gori, a fortress constructed on a hilltop, earlier than the 7th century. Though significantly damaged in 1920 by an earthquake, most of its elegance is effectively preserved.
• Zugdidi, home of Dadiani Palace History and Architectural Museum, Ganmukhuri and Anaklia Black Sea resorts, and Kolkheti National Park.
• Kutaisi, the second largest city in Georgia, after Tbilisi. Adorned with elegant, tree lined streets and several attractive parks, makes Kutaisi a very attractive place to stroll around taking in the many sights.

Food in Georgia

Though unique to the country, the Georgian cuisine is influenced by other Caucasian, Eastern European and nearby Middle Eastern culinary styles. Georgian cuisine is basically rich with meat dishes. But it also offers a good variety of vegan\vegetarian dishes. A best way to understand and experience the Georgian traditions of eating and drinking is Supra, the Georgian table. It need not be a festive season, as every day is as festive in Georgia as it can get.

Discoveries over the centuries have led historians to believe that Georgia was the birthplace of wine. Over 500 varieties of grapes grow in Georgia and Georgian wines are famous around the world for their unique characteristics. The Rkatsiteli grapes create a full-bodied white wine of distinct character whereas the famous red Saperavi grapes give powerful and fiery wines with aroma. Some other prominent grape varieties are Rkatsiteli, Mtsvane Kakhuri, Khikhvi among the whites and Saperavi, Tavkveri, Otskhanuri Sapere, and Shavkapito among the reds.

Today, Georgia is becoming even more popular among international tourists not just because one can try exotically delicious food and visit ancient monuments. Tourists are also in awe about the numerous Iconic clubs, archetypal pubs and bars, traditional wine cellars. You may also find time to try out the casinos during your Georgia holiday package.

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